Experienced PAEDIATRIC OT with potential for a CLINICAL TEAM LEADER role

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• Predominantly Mobile clinic servicing South East suburbs of Melbourne.

• Full time or Part time with flexible hours and ways of working.

• Supportive team + generous remuneration + peer support + individual supervision

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WHAT MAKES THIS JOB FANTASTIC?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join us as we strive to make a difference in children's lives. If you have more than 5 years experience, there is also the potential to take on a Clinical Team Leader role. With us you will be cultivated to become your best self and encouraged to live your best life, as you support our clients to become and be the same. 

 

ABOUT US

Little Buds Therapy is a neurodiversity affirming mobile practice, now in its 14th year. We are highly regarded and have developed strong community networks with many kindergartens, schools, other allied health professionals, and NDIS planners, which has led to a well-established referral base. We work in a strength-based developmental nature and use the DIR Floortime model to guide our practice.

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We are currently a small team of 4 OTs (including myself Kat – Founder/Director/Senior OT with 19 years experience), a Senior Speech Pathologist, a Therapy Assistant, and a Practice Manager. 

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A Little Buds Therapist is Honest, Compassionate, and Driven, believing that helping children is their calling and that their skills, knowledge, compassion, and ability to connect have the potential to change lives.

 

Our vision is to nurture every child and every therapist to blossom. If you feel the same way, then please read on.

 

OUR LOCATION

We are a predominantly mobile practice currently servicing the South East suburbs of Melbourne (areas surrounding Berwick, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Narre Warren). Being mobile means you will never feel like you are stuck in a clinic. You get to see the child in their environment, meet the important people in their lives, and truly get to know who they are. 

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We have a clinic/office in gorgeous Beaconsfield Victoria, which offers opportunities for some in-clinic therapy sessions, running of groups, admin days, and team meetings. It is also available any time for therapists to use when they have a late cancellation, are in-between clients, for use of the kitchen and bathroom, etc...

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If you are a registered Occupational Therapist wanting to be part of a small but supportive team, we currently have an opportunity for you to join us as a full-time or part-time team member. 

 

In this role you will:

• Work with a varied paediatric caseload (children from birth to adolescence) in a variety of community-based settings.

• Conduct assessments and provide therapy to meet the needs of children no matter what difficulties or challenges they present with, whether they have a delay or a diagnosis, all the while supporting their families.

• If you have more than 5 years experience in paediatrics and you are ready to take your career to the next level, we have an opportunity for you to lead our team of OTs as a Clinical Team Leader, providing guidance, mentoring and supervision while having a reduced client case-load.

• We love being creative and finding opportunities to meet the needs and interests of our clients – you will be supported to create and run groups to meet these needs.

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

At Little Buds Therapy we want you to feel valued and challenged. We offer a structured Career Progression Pathway to ensure you can continue to grow as a practitioner, can have as much role diversity as you desire, and as our team continues to grow you can actively progress your career by stepping into leadership and management roles, if that is your passion. 

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In addition to the above, we also offer:

• Mentoring: ongoing structured support from our highly experienced senior OT, tailored to suit your skill level and experience.

• Supervision: individual clinical and group peer supervision. Doing joint visits with other team members is an integral part of how we learn at our practice. During this time you can observe how others work and offer valuable feedback to each other.

• Reasonable KPIs with travel time counted towards these.

• Travel: paid travel time and paid milage for the use of your car between client appointments.

• Professional Development: ongoing support to meet your CPD requirements based around your needs and interests, with a generous PD budget. Leadership training and support provided to those who step into a Clinical Team Leader role.

• Resources: access to our range or OT resources; assessments, sensory tools, craft materials, games, toys, books, stationery… as well as our extensive library of training videos.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: we encourage a work-life balance. If you prefer to work from home when completing admin or report writing tasks, then that's OK with us.

• Social: a fun working environment, with catch ups and team building days.

• Salary: generous remuneration based on skills, qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and leave. The details of the complete Remuneration Package will be discussed at interview.

 

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU

• Must have completed an Occupational Therapy degree, with at least 2 years experience as a paediatric OT.

• Full registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.

• Professional indemnity insurance.

• Current Driver's License and reliable car.

• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

• Fun, friendly and reliable with a passion to make a difference in children's lives.

• High standard of written, verbal and interpersonal communication.

• Reliable and committed and happy to share your vast knowledge with our amazing clinicians.

• An open mind about this role and that it will evolve as we and the practice evolve too.

 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are an OT who wants it all – work, play, connection & contribution, then you might have just found your dream job. If you're still unsure, we invite you to come and spend some time with us to see how we work and if we would be a good fit.

 

Have a good look around our website, Instagram and Facebook page to get a feel for who we are. If you think we’re a good match, call Kat or email your Resume and Cover Letter setting out why you would be a great fit and why you would like to join us on this adventure.

 

For more information, contact Kat Peters  (Director/Senior OT)  
M: 0409 368 434
E:  kat@littlebudstherapy.com
W: www.littlebudstherapy.com
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